Domestic Violence – Corporal Injury to a Spouse – PC 273.5
Orange County/Los Angeles Domestic Violence Attorney
Domestic violence is a crime with severe punishment in California. One of the most common types of domestic violence is under California Penal Code 273.5. This domestic violence crime is also known as “corporal injury to a spouse.”
Corporal injury to a spouse is committed when you inflict an injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon a spouse. A person is considered a spouse under many circumstances including your husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend, father/mother of your child. A “traumatic injury” is any wound, whether minor or serious, caused by physical force.
This domestic violence crime can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony by the prosecuting attorney. If convicted of corporal injury to a spouse, you can face up to one year in county jail if a misdemeanor is charged, and three years in state prison if a felony is charged. You could also face a significant fine and may face deportation if you are not a U.S. citizen.
The penalties are severe, therefore it is important to consult a domestic violence defense attorney as soon as possible. At the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan, I will aggressively represent you in all stages of the domestic violence charge. There are many defenses available when charged with this domestic violence crime and I will make sure everyone possible defense is presented. I take pride in getting results for my clients. Call today at (714) 248-DOAN (3626) or visit www.OCLegalDefense.com for more information.